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The Vikings of Strangford Details

We'll be adding more details here about the Vikings of Strangford event over the coming weeks, the event will be held in and around the National Trust owned Castleward Estate on Saturday 24th March 2012.

Race Day Schedule

  • Saturday
  • 07:00-09:00 Teams arrive, registration & kit check
  • 07:00-09:00 Issue of bibs, route instructions & timing chip
  • 09:15-09:30 Final race briefing
  • 10:00-10:00 Starts & map issue
  • 13:30-16:00 Teams finish
  • 16:30-16:45 Prize giving
StartLocation/Event Centre 

Castleward Estate exact location for the event HQ to follow. 

Directions

Address for those with Sat Nav.

Castle Ward Estate
Strangford
Downpatrick
BT30 7LS

And route planner links below for those without Sat Nav.

AA Route Planner

RAC Route Planner

Castle Ward Estate 

Castle Ward is full of personality. Situated in a stunning location overlooking Strangford Lough, the lawns rise up to the unique 18th century house and its Gothic façade. This fascinating house features both Gothic and Classical styles of architectural treatment, internally and externally.

Inside the beautiful 820 acre walled demesne you will find an exotic sunken garden and paths that wind their way through woodland and suddenly open onto the quiet shores of the Lough.

Registration & Kit check

More details to follow.

Transition Area

More details to follow.

Start Area 

More details to follow.

Sportident Timing System

Many of you will of used this timing system before but some may not of used it, if you're not sure about it make sure you let us know when you arrive and we'll give you a quick demo, it's really simple to use so there's nothing to worry about.

The timing chips are expensive so if you loose yours you will have to pay for a replacement which depending on the type we use will cost between £30-£60.

At certain stages of the race you will also have to use the old orienteering punches, details of when you need to use these will be on your route instruction sheet which you will get before the start of the event.

Finish

The finish will be below the finish arch just beside the event HQ, once you finish you will need to make your way to the download point where you have to download and return your Sportident timing chip plus both of your race bibs.

Mandatory Kit List

Team Kit

  • 1 X Map (supplied at or near start)
  • 1 X Indelible felt tip pen (you will need this for marking up your map)
  • 1 X Mobile phone
  • 1 X First aid kit (1 crepe bandage, 1 triangle bandage, 2 safety pins, 1 wound dressing & 6 adhesive dressings as a minimum)
  • 1 X Bike repair kit (at least sufficient to repair puncture)
  • 1 X Compass (Recommended not Mandatory)

Individual

  • 1 X Mountain bike
  • 1 X Cycle helmet
  • 1 X Rear light for bike
  • 1 X Bell for bike
  • 1 X Front bike light (recommended not mandatory)
  • 1 X Space blanket/bag (foil type or orange bag)
  • 1 X Whistle
  • 1 X Waterproof coat and waterproof trousers. *
  • 1 X Spare base layer top
  • 1 X Small rucksack (Recommended not Mandatory)
  • 1 X Full change of clothes for after the event (Recommended not Mandatory)
  • Drink (Recommended to bring enough to last 3-6 hours)
  • Suitable food / energy source (Recommended to bring enough to last 3-6 hours)

Unless it is otherwise stated all the above kit is Mandatory. Mandatory means you must come to the race with it and carry it at all times.

* Depending on the weather we might make everyone wear waterproof coat & waterproof trousers for the kayak stage make sure you don't forget them.

FAQ's

Which shoes and tyres should I use?
More details to follow.

Do I need to carry my running shoes during the bike sections?
More details to follow.

Can you tell me more about the route?
More details to follow but in the meantime it may be useful to read the following Highway Code.

What's the weather like in Castleward?
At this time of the year it's likely to be cold, weather forecast here, wrap up warm, bring extra layers and think about what you plan to wear, shorts might not be the best option.

Where can we get accommodation?